Bank Account before Arrival

[vvvVein 7]

Is it possible to open an American account pre arrival. I read that an SSN and proof of address is required?

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Is it possible to open an American account pre arrival. I read that an SSN and proof of address is required?

Most have to be applied for in person with a SSN.

[baron555 934]

Is it possible to open an American account pre arrival. I read that an SSN and proof of address is required?

Usually the proof of address is required. Some banks may also want a SSN.

[topoftherock2013 23]

I opened with chase with my SSN only in person, they used my UK address. I changed it to my USA address a month later.

Edited March 20, 2014 by topoftherock2013

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to Tax & Finances During US Immigration - topic is opening US bank account, not K-1 process ~

[broe 4]

I opened with chase with my SSN only in person, they used my UK address. I changed it to my USA address a month later.

Chase offered to open an account for me when I was travelling on the vwp when I went in to cash a cheque! Not sure you can do much from the uk though. Might be worth contacting the banks through their websites and asking them.

[Phillary 45]

I had a checking and a CD with Bank of America before moving to the US. I didn't have a SSN but did need to use a friends address for mail.

[Erica & L 50]

I opened a joint Canadian/American RBC cross-border account while in Canada, which was two separate accounts, but we had to be in the US to finish the set up, get our debit cards and deposit money into it.